With just two games left on the regular-season slate, the 11-4 Los Angeles Rams are in prime playoff position-but don’t mistake that for a team coasting to the finish line. If anything, this squad is heating up at exactly the right time, and the biggest reason? The ground game.
Let’s start with the numbers: the Rams’ running back room is on pace to eclipse 2,100 rushing yards and rack up 19 touchdowns this season. That’s a huge leap for a unit that didn’t see a single 100-yard rusher until Week 9.
And now? Blake Corum is finding the end zone with regularity, scoring touchdowns in four straight games.
That’s not just a hot streak-that’s a running back getting comfortable and confident behind a line that’s paving the way, even through adversity.
What’s most impressive is how the Rams have embraced the run as part of their identity. This is a franchise that’s moved cities, changed quarterbacks, and evolved schemes-but the commitment to the ground game has remained a constant through the years. And in 2025, it’s not just a nostalgic nod to the past-it’s a weapon.
Rookie Jarquez Hunter hasn’t seen the field yet, but the duo of Kyren Williams and Corum has been more than enough to power the offense. Williams brings the explosiveness, Corum brings the consistency, and together, they’ve given Sean McVay something he hasn’t leaned on this heavily since the 2021 season, when Sony Michel and Darrell Henderson Jr. carried the load during a Super Bowl run.
This year, the Rams’ rushing attack has gone from complementary to central. And while McVay’s system has long been known for its wide receiver-heavy focus, the shift back to a balanced offense is paying dividends. The numbers back it up: Williams and Corum are not just moving the chains-they’re scoring points, controlling the tempo, and wearing down defenses.
That’s especially important heading into January football. In the postseason, you don’t need to be the league’s top rushing team-you just need to be effective.
You need to be able to run the ball when it matters most. And right now, the Rams are doing just that.
Of course, it hasn’t all been smooth sailing. The offensive line took a hit with the loss of starting right guard Kevin Dotson, who’s unlikely to return before the playoffs.
That’s a blow-Dotson has been a key piece in the Rams’ run-blocking success. But even with that setback, the unit has continued to open lanes and give the backs room to work.
Here’s why this matters: a strong running game doesn’t just chew clock-it keeps your defense fresh and keeps opposing offenses off the field. It also sets the tone.
When a team can run the ball and impose its will, it forces defenses to stay honest, opens up play-action opportunities, and gives the quarterback a cleaner pocket to work from. In other words, it’s the kind of football that travels well in the postseason.
The Rams know what it takes to win in January. And while the spotlight will always shine on the quarterback and McVay’s creative play designs, don’t overlook what’s happening in the backfield. Kyren Williams and Blake Corum aren’t just helping this team close out the regular season strong-they might be the key to a deep playoff run.
So as the Rams gear up for the final stretch, keep your eyes on the ground game. It’s not flashy.
It’s not always headline-grabbing. But it’s effective, efficient, and exactly what this team needs right now.
And if it keeps rolling like this? The Rams won’t just be a playoff team-they’ll be a dangerous one.